Swing Low, Sweet Chariot

for SATB a cappella choir, with Soprano and Baritone solos

This Spiritual is one of the most well-known and beloved in the entire canon of Slave Songs , and has universal appeal — with it’s simple melody, and heartfelt lyrics — pleading for deliverance from earthly oppression in the same manner that Elijah was taken to his Heavenly Home. Perfectly appropriate for inclusion in a worship service, or for performance in a concert hall.

SKU: MDC-024 Categories: Choral Music, Mixed Voices Instrumentation: Choral

Instrumentation:	A Cappella
Instrumentation:
Language:	English
Duration:	1-5 Minutes
Voicing:	SATB
Descriptive Tags:	Spirituals

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